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AZA Wildlife Contraception CenterHealthy captive animal populations require careful reproductive management to maintain genetic diversity and prevent inbreeding. Contraception helps scientists facilitate controlled pairings while still allowing individuals to live in natural social and family groups. Site contains the current contraception guidelines.

Bovine ReproductionGreat pictures and information concerning bovine reproduction. The topics (and subheadings) are at the left. There are picture buttons at the bottom. Some of the Back/Forward arrows jump to the end, instead of moving to the next photo, but the designer has been informed.

Dog Temperament TestingAmerican Temperament Test Society is an organization devoted to uniform temperament testing and evaluation of dogs, and dissemination of information on various aspects of canine temperament. To date, the society has tested over 24,000 dogs.

Equine Coat Color CalculatorThis calculator will give you the possible offspring coat colors and their probabilities when given the parents' coat color and pattern information. For gray sire or dams, you must enter what the color of the horse was before it went gray, as well as check the box labeled gray to the right of your color selection. Calculator is supplied by a commercial genetics company that does color testing.

Hemophilia B In German Wirehaired PointersMale German wirehaired pointers can be screened for normal coagulation Factor IX values, but carrier females often have normal Factor IX values and cannot be diagnosed using Factor XI assays. Through research at Cornell's Comparative Coagulation Laboratory and the James A. Baker Institute, a new screening test has been developed to accurately identify Hemophilia B carrier females.

Longevity ProjectThe Reptiles and Amphibians in Captivity site collects longevity and breeding information.

Neuromuscular Case PresentationsComparative Neuromuscular Laboratory, University of California - San Diego, Case Presentation. In addition to specific case presentations (many of which have video clips, muscle biopsy specimens, EMGs, and other advanced diagnostics), monthly topics include muscle biopsy techniques and anesthetic considerations of patients with myopathies. Site contains information about hereditary neuromuscular diseases, plus additional links and email addresses for research being conducted.

Online Mendelian Inheritance In Animals (OMIA)A database of genes, inherited disorders, and traits in more than 135 animal species (other than human and mouse). The database contains textual information and references, as well as links to relevant PubMed and Gene records at the NCBI.

PennGenGenetics laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania; run by Urs Giger.

PLN and PLE in Wheaten TerriersProtein-Losing Enteropathy (PLE), Protein-Losing Nephropathy (PLN), and renal dysplasia are conditions commonly seen in the Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier. North Carolina State University is conducting research into this condition and maintains this website. Site includes information on clinical presentation, pathogenesis, and treatment of PLE and PLN, as well as screening recommendations and sample submission information.

Semen EvaluationContains information on the collection, handling, and evaluation of semen in bulls, stallions, and dogs.

Statistical GeneticsAn extensive set of notes from a course Wyman Nyquist taught (from 1972-1998) on Statistical Genetics, with a focus on Animal and Plant Breeding are now freely available on line(as pdf files).

Susan Little DVMDesigned for breeders of pedigreed cats and contains information on topics they might find relevant (such as early age altering) as well as case histories illustrated with photos.

The Canine Diversity ProjectThe Canine Diversity Project is an attempt to acquaint breeders of domesticated dogs with the dangers of inbreeding. Site includes information on basic concepts of genetics, inbreeding, diversity, test matings, DNA tests, and other useful information for breeders and veterinarians.

The Canine Genome Sequencing ProjectThis site wants samples from purebred dogs suffering from one of the following diseases: osteosarcoma, hemangiosarcoma, lymphoma, mammary neoplasms, mast cell tumor, and melanoma.

Vaginal CytologyEstablishing the optimum breeding time of the bitch. Slide presentation from a series of on-line tutorials prepared by Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine.

Vaginal CytologyTechniques for preparing a vaginal smear, classification of vaginal epithelial cells and a discussion on canine vaginal cytology from Colorado State University.

Blazing a Genetic Trail (Human)An online, illustrated book that discusses the search for mutant genes that cause the 4,000 hereditary disorders affecting humans.

GeneTestsGene Tests is a publicly funded medical genetics information resource developed for physicians, other healthcare providers, and researchers. Contains expert-authored disease reviews, educational materials, a list of international genetic testing laboratories, and a directory of international genetics and prenatal diagnosis clinics.

Genetic Alliance (Human)Genetic Alliance is a coalition of more than 600 advocacy organizations serving 25 million people affected by 1000 conditions. The organization works to transform leadership in the genetics community to build capacity in advocacy organizations and to educate policymakers by leveraging the voices of individuals and families.

Genetics Home Reference: (Human)The Genetics Home Reference (Your Guide to Understanding Genetic Conditions) is the National Library Of Medicine's web site for consumer information about (human) genetic conditions and the genes responsible for those conditions.

Genetics Home Reference: Family HistoryWhat do you know about your family medical history? Are there medical conditions that run in your family? Diabetes? Heart disease? Cancer? Knowing this information can help determine increased health risks. The National Library of Medicine has made collecting your family medical history easy with resources available at Genetics Home Reference. This site also provides a wealth of consumer information on genetic conditions.

Genetics/Birth DefectsInformational links to a variety of information on specific human birth defects. Provided as a service of the National Library of Medicine.

Avian EmbryoA Mississippi State University publication intended to assist in the study of the formation of the egg and the avian embryo. Incubation procedures show you the effects of heat, moisture, and ventilation upon the development of the chick embryo.

Cockatiel Genetic CalculatorIf you breed different cockatiel mutations, what is the likely distribution of the cockatiel chicks when they emerge from the nestbox?

Cow-Calf CornerFile of information on cow, bull, and calf management. Covering topics from replacement heifers to general cow herd management. Sponsored by the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service and Oklahoma Education Television Authority.

Molecular evolution of the dog familyA genetic history of the dog family, Canidae. Molecular genetic approaches have provided information about evolutionary divergence at a number of different levels, ranging from the relationships of the Canidae to other carnivore families, to relationships among populations within a single species. This information is discussed in this review.

A Friendly Reminder: You are ultimately responsible for the care of your patients. Recommendations and discussions of cases should be considered as recommendations by colleagues for you to consider in your case management decisions. Dosages should be confirmed prior to dispensing medications.